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Perry High School

3737 13th St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646

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Perry High School serves 1,428 students in grades 9-12.

Perry High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in OH)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Perry High School's student population of 1,428 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,428 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

85 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Perry High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Perry High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#1925 out of 3233 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Perry High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

46%

63%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Perry High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

71%

64%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Perry High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

17%

White

88%

68%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Perry High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Perry High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

92%

82%

This chart display graduation rate of Perry High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

29%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Perry High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Perry Local School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perry High School's ranking?

Perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).

What is the graduation rate of Perry High School?

The graduation rate of Perry High School is 92%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 82%.

How many students attend Perry High School?

1,428 students attend Perry High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Perry High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry High School?

Perry High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Perry High School offer ?

Perry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Perry High School part of?

Perry High School is part of Perry Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education